When people find a purposeful passion for an issue, they are more likely to engage in matters related to that issue, both socially and politically.

As communities become more competent and public awareness is raised, there are moments when there becomes a need to create programs that challenge public policies perceived to marginalize the disadvantaged.

I recently read a book by Leonard Jason, Principles of Social Change, where he provides five principles for social change that transform passion into action which include:

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